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Re: 2014 Sochi Olympics

I'm not talking about attacks, but rather stuff like killing dogs and not being ready to handle the events, generally. Also not looking forward to what happens in Brazil this summer, either.

The Olympic cities are never really ready to host the Olympics. The massive amount of infrastructure required to host an Olympics is unheard of, especially in developing nations. I thought the idea of a Russian Olympics was a mistake at the time, especially with Putin in charge, but the concerns you are hearing are similar to those of the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

I think you will find out if Brazil is ready when the World Cup heads there this summer. Its ironic that they got two massive sporting events within 2 years. What I think needs to be taken into consideration is what one culture thinks is right or wrong another culture may think the inverse.

Re: 2014 Sochi Olympics

I was referring to this summer. From what I've read, Brazil is alarmingly behind. And from what I've read about Russia, the same has been true. Not sure what you mean about culture, but from the Brazilian friends I have here in Bloomington (a pretty strong community here for some reason) they are very concerned that their country is in trouble with respect to the WC.

Re: 2014 Sochi Olympics

Originally Posted by improbus

My favorite events in the Winter Olympics
1) Downhill - These people are insane.
2) Luge/Skeleton - So are these people
3) Biathalon - Quirky and fun
4) Ski Jumping - It makes my knees hurt watching them land
5) Bobsled - Not as cool as Luge, but close
6) Hockey
7) Curling - It looks like fun
.....
125) Figure Skating - Shouldn't they just have a jumping competition? That seems to be the only part of the routine that matters. I am also leery of any sport that has judges.

My only changes to the list would be make #1 the entire category of alpine skiiing; slalom, giant slalom, downhill. Luge and bobsled are crazy. Two man luge makes me somewhat uncomfortable. It would be better if the guys didn't appear to be coated in latex. And who could argue with shooting things while on skis?

I was 11 in 1976 and I can tell you there a lot of people getting terrorized on the hills of Greek Peak because I had watched Franz Klammer's epic downhill win. If you've never seen it, check it out; there are more than a few vids posted on youtube.

Re: 2014 Sochi Olympics

Originally Posted by SunDeck

My only changes to the list would be make #1 the entire category of alpine skiiing; slalom, giant slalom, downhill. Luge and bobsled are crazy. Two man luge makes me somewhat uncomfortable. It would be better if the guys didn't appear to be coated in latex. And who could argue with shooting things while on skis?

I was 11 in 1976 and I can tell you there a lot of people getting terrorized on the hills of Greek Peak because I had watched Franz Klammer's epic downhill win. If you've never seen it, check it out; there are more than a few vids posted on youtube.

Tommy Moe did it for me. I was 11 at the time and remembered getting the SI with him on the cover of it. He became the American Golden Boy for the Olympics for his win in the Downhill. I just realized that he was pretty much a nobody in alpine skiing. In 8 years he had one win and 8 podium finishes. He goes from that to an Olympic Gold and Silver in two of the most demanding events.

I am interested to see what Body Miller and Ted Ligety can do in skiing. I also enjoy the skier half pipe which I find more impressive than the snowboard variety.

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Re: 2014 Sochi Olympics

Originally Posted by RedTeamGo!

What are the normal filters?

Thanks for the advice

There are some really, really good experts on this site who understand and can explain these filters better than I can. I would appreciate one of them explaining them if they could, while giving you a better sense of security than I could. My skills give me minimal (I wrote computer code and fixed computers in the dinosaur ages from 1980-2003) security. The current state of security protection is complicated to keep up with. I mentioned "minimum" referring to using updated Norton anti-malware protection, along with never clicking on anything you're not sure of is part of the actual stream that you are looking for, though disguises are always lurking. Just doing those basics (while cleaning my computer on a multiple daily basis) has kept me from having not had an attack on a computer of mine in at least 14 years. Tens of 1000's of attempts have been made, but none (knock on wood) have gotten through.

Re: 2014 Sochi Olympics

Originally Posted by Kingspoint

There are some really, really good experts on this site who understand and can explain these filters better than I can. I would appreciate one of them explaining them if they could, while giving you a better sense of security than I could. My skills give me minimal (I wrote computer code and fixed computers in the dinosaur ages from 1980-2003) security. The current state of security protection is complicated to keep up with. I mentioned "minimum" referring to using updated Norton anti-malware protection, along with never clicking on anything you're not sure of is part of the actual stream that you are looking for, though disguises are always lurking. Just doing those basics (while cleaning my computer on a multiple daily basis) has kept me from having not had an attack on a computer of mine in at least 14 years. Tens of 1000's of attempts have been made, but none (knock on wood) have gotten through.

Re: 2014 Sochi Olympics

I spent a few years living near Lake Placid, New York and got to watch numerous US Olympians train there in the winters. Unless you see it in person, it's hard to imagine the speed of the Downhill skiing, the height and length of the Long Jump, or the skill level involved in many if these events. It was truly some of the most amazing sports-related things I've seen live. I already loved the winter Olympics, but getting to watch many of them do their thing in person, took my love and appreciation to an even higher level. Watching the long jumpers, when they lift off, then there's total silence til they land, and them seemingly flying, literally, for what seems like forever, is breathtaking.

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Re: 2014 Sochi Olympics

By the way, the Bill Johnson doc on ESPN is awesome. He was my first winter Olympics "hero", the first american man to win gold in the downhill, and his story is both fascinating and tragic. It's must-see TV for anyone interested in him and his life.

"I talked to an advance scout that told me if Joey Votto and Albert Pujols were on the same team he'd advise his team to do the unthinkable...pitch around Votto to get to Pujols." - Buster Olney, ESPN

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Re: 2014 Sochi Olympics

Originally Posted by improbus

My favorite events in the Winter Olympics
1) Downhill - These people are insane.
2) Luge/Skeleton - So are these people
3) Biathalon - Quirky and fun
4) Ski Jumping - It makes my knees hurt watching them land
5) Bobsled - Not as cool as Luge, but close
6) Hockey
7) Curling - It looks like fun
.....
125) Figure Skating - Shouldn't they just have a jumping competition? That seems to be the only part of the routine that matters. I am also leery of any sport that has judges.

Over the past few Olympics, I've really enjoyed the cross country skiing and biathlon. I'd nominate those folks as the fittest athletes on the planet.

I'm also a sucker for ski and snowboard cross events.

Baseball isn't a magic trick ... it doesn't get spoiled if you figure out how it works. - gonelong

Re: 2014 Sochi Olympics

Originally Posted by New York Red

By the way, the Bill Johnson doc on ESPN is awesome. He was my first winter Olympics "hero", the first american man to win gold in the downhill, and his story is both fascinating and tragic. It's must-see TV for anyone interested in him and his life.

Agree wholeheartedly. I go to The Dalles about 15 times a year for recreational purposes. It's a depressed area. The housing costs are 1/2 what they are in Hood River, the next nearest "city" about 20 miles away.

Seen numerous stories on him...not the latest one by ESPN, but I imagine his condition hasn't changed for the better from two years ago.

Re: 2014 Sochi Olympics

Originally Posted by Kingspoint

Agree wholeheartedly. I go to The Dalles about 15 times a year for recreational purposes. It's a depressed area. The housing costs are 1/2 what they are in Hood River, the next nearest "city" about 20 miles away.

Seen numerous stories on him...not the latest one by ESPN, but I imagine his condition hasn't changed for the better from two years ago.

You would be shocked from what I saw. He contracted an infection last summer that nearly killed and has left him wheelchair bound and unable to speak.

They don't think it be like it is, but it do.

Originally Posted by Larry Schuler

He has also taught me that even when the Reds win it is important to focus on the fact that they could have lost.

Re: 2014 Sochi Olympics

Originally Posted by bucksfan2

The Olympic cities are never really ready to host the Olympics. The massive amount of infrastructure required to host an Olympics is unheard of, especially in developing nations. I thought the idea of a Russian Olympics was a mistake at the time, especially with Putin in charge, but the concerns you are hearing are similar to those of the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

Salzburg was one of they cities that wanted to host the olympics in 2014. They had most of the buildings that are needed because they have worldchampionchips and european championships in lots of winter sport events.. they would have the infrastructure and the place to build the rest of the needed buildings..

putin chose the warmest place in russia that has no snow in febuary. A country with regions where everytime of the year is snow chose to make the winter games at the warmest place?! not very clever in my opinion.
the reason they wanted to make it in sochi is the fact that they can expropriate the ground of many people (they made a new rule that they can expropriate properties if they need it for the olympics). Some guys got for whole property 1 million rubles and after they had the ground they sold it for 1million ruble per square meter...

it costs 37 billions euro to build the olympic city (lots of corruption). Vancouver, Turin and Salt Lake cost around 2 billion euro

Lots of human right failures, environment got destroyed, inhabitants moved... I donīt like what those guys were doing, it has nothing to do with the olympic legacy/charter

To the sport:
Iīm looking forward to hockey and thatīs it.. Iīll watch some biathlon and alpine sports too. I donīt get those national feeling, so I donīt care how many medals germany wins.. if I like someone I hope he wins (donīt matter if heīs canadian, russian or german)

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